IT Procurement Officer II

Title: IT
Procurement Officer II

Position:
# 00274

Location:
Mechanicsville, VA

Salary: $70,100-$91,200

Exemption Status:
Exempt

Our Mission

To strengthen
the Commonwealth through public safety, education and revenue from the
responsible regulation and sale of alcoholic

beverages.

Our Vision

To bring good
spirits and excellent service to Virginia.

Our Values

Accountability—Service—Integrity—Performance
Excellence

Join a team
of Virginia’s Top Shelf Talent!

The
Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority is currently seeking
applicants for the IT Procurement Officer II role. The Procurement Officer
II develops and administers IT contractual service agreements and ensures
compliance with contractual requirements; analyzes requisitions and
procures requested goods and services using the most efficient method of
procurement; will prepare written solicitations; evaluates responses and
makes awards; negotiate with vendors and ensures timely procurement
processing.

Areas
of Responsibility:

• tab-stops:list .5in">Analyzes assigned requisitions of various goods
  and services (to include hardware/software), procures same in
  compliance with
  
  the Authorities polices and procedures using all methods of procurement.

• tab-stops:list .5in">Develops recommendations to management
  when exceptions to policy are necessary.

• tab-stops:list .5in">Investigate, resolve and report non-routine
  or complex procurement Pre-Procurement Project Planning and
  initiation to
  
  include Market Research and the single point of contact between
  vendors and agency stakeholders.

• tab-stops:list .5in">Negotiate with vendors to achieve the best value
  for the Commonwealth.

• tab-stops:list .5in">Develops and maintains various types of
  contractual agreements/term contracts for professional and
  non-professional services,
  
  and goods in compliance with the Authorities policies and procedures.

• tab-stops:list .5in">Provides assistance to management as needed.
  Assists employees in the proper procurement process. Provides
  frequent updates of
  
  procurement status.

• tab-stops:list .5in">Provide thorough information and recommendations
  to all appropriate stakeholders concerning product and service
  availability,
  
  sources of supply, known vendor performance, pricing,
  available cooperative contracts, and alternatives.

• tab-stops:list .5in">Analyze, develop and recommend training
  priorities for the department with an initial focus on
  “negotiations”.

• tab-stops:list .5in">Answer end user questions related to
  department processes and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• tab-stops:list .5in">Two years of experience in procurement/
  strategic sourcing of goods and services

• tab-stops:list .5in">Knowledge of procurement principles and techniques

• tab-stops:list .5in">Demonstrated ability to lead/manage projects
  and processes that involve cross divisional, internal and external
  personnel.

• tab-stops:list .5in">Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply
  policies and procedures; negotiate with vendors; and advice
  departmental personnel
  
  in procurement activities.

• tab-stops:list .5in">Demonstrated skills in developing, issuing,
  and evaluating solicitations for goods and services.

• tab-stops:list .5in">Knowledge of automated purchasing processes
  including electronic requisitioning, purchase orders etc.

• tab-stops:list .5in">Demonstrated skills in technical and
  non-technical writing of requirements and specifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

• tab-stops:list .5in">Bachelor's degree in Business Administration
  or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• tab-stops:list .5in">Two plus years in IT Procurement
• Experience and knowledge of the practices
  and procedures for purchasing, as well as strategic sourcing
  principles and
• tab-stops:list .5in">
  practices.


• Working experience with the
  Commonwealth’s e-Procurement system eVA preferred.


• tab-stops:list .5in">VCA/VCO certification (or ability to achieve
  within 1 year) as a preferred
  
  qualification.

The selected candidate must complete a statement of Personal Economic
Interest as a condition of employment (VA Code 2.2-3114).

We offer:

• tab-stops:list .5in">Excellent work/life balance

• tab-stops:list .5in">Paid Time Off (PTO) earned every two weeks
  worked and 14 paid holidays

• tab-stops:list .5in">Affordable healthcare with employer
  contributions

• tab-stops:list .5in">Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits

• tab-stops:list .5in">College Tuition Reimbursement program

Virginia
ABC employees are covered under the Commonwealth’s benefits package and
VRS. However, authority employees are exempt from the Virginia Personnel
Act and the Virginia Public Procurement Act.

The Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority does not provide sponsorship. We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check.

VA ABC is a Military-Friendly Employer, is V3 Certified, and embraces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

For full consideration, all applicants must fully complete all sections of the online application. A resume will not substitute for an incomplete application.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Know Your Rights Poster ; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
We are an equal opportunity employer without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, or disability. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

ABC will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process.

All employment offers are contingent upon compliance with Form I-9 completion timeliness and confirmation of employment authorization by E-Verify and criminal history record checks are required prior to employment.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: DARS or call DARS at 800- 552-5019